Word: strokes
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...content with one really excellent crew, the sophomores have followed the example of the juniors and put a second crew into training. It is rowing as follows: stroke, C. H. Baldwin, 153; 7, E. L. Blossom, 156; 6, E. C. Stowell, 159; 5, C. S. Hervey, 160. This incomplete eight is working into good form, and it is possible that some of its members may be called to seats in the class boat. Altogether, '88 has an excellent chance for a place in the class races this spring. - Record...
...Stroke. C. F. Adams...
...Stroke swings back too far. On the full reach he swings down after he has slid out, letting his outside shoulder come forward. No. 7 starts fairly quickly, but he does not keep his slide under control and rushes down. He makes a break in the middle of his stroke after his legs are straight and before he pulls his hands in, so that there is no power in the middle of his stroke. No. 6 is slow in starting for ward. he lets his legs wobble, and does not sit up to his work. He hurries his finish...
Eighty-seven is now rowing as nearly as possible the same stroke that the university does, with an easy catch followed by a long, steady sweep of the oar into the body with ever increasing force, so that the hardest pressure on the oar is applied to the very end of the stroke, instead of at the beginning of the stroke as was the case two years...
...Stroke. Jackson...